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The increasing number of crowdfunding platforms makes it a bit of a challenge to decide which ones to look at seriously, and which to avoid. As an accredited investor seeking to diversify my portfolio, Fundraise &...
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Is anyone familiar with www.fundingforflipping?
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I fully understand trying to time the market is not generally a good idea, however, do down markets open up opportunities for buying land and building? I would assume that non-income producing assets (vacant land) wou...
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So today while flipping channels, I came across a infomercial for Than Merrill. I guess he is in Chicago, so I watched it for a few minutes. He talked a lot about some "secrets" to RE success.
I have never ta...
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I could use some advice. I am in the process of buying my first rental property. I just learned that the appraisal came in 10k under the asking price.
It's a turnkey deal so there's no room to renegotiate the price....
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